CVE-2009-0175 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a crash or execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious MP3 file in MP3 TrackMaker.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-0175?
CVE-2009-0175 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Jan 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Heathco Software MP3 TrackMaker 1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in an invalid .mp3 file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0175?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Heathcosoft Mp3 Trackmaker.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0175?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0175 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-0175 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0175 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qrpr-qj2w-hw6f.